Office of the Provost

Questions?

Office of the Provost
202-885-2127
provost@american.edu
Leonard, Room Lower Level

Bass, Scott A.
Provost
Office of the Provost
4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20016

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Welcome to the Office of the Provost. The provost is the chief academic officer at American University and is responsible for the guiding vision and leadership of the university's academic affairs. This Web page is intended to be a resource for students and faculty as well as those interested in learning more about American University. A complete list of units that report to the provost is available on the Provost Office Organizational Chart.

Fall Faculty Retreat

Faculty joined President Neil Kerwin and Provost Scott A. Bass at the Fall Faculty Retreat October 16-17 at the National Conference Center in Lansdowne, VA. A report for faculty will be posted on the retreat site soon.

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